Kanguru e-Flash - Manual (Page 17)

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Connecting the eFlash using HotSwap!
To connect the eFlash using HotSwap!:
1. Connect the drive via eSATA as described in sections 2.1.1 Power Over eSATA, p.6 & 2.1.2
eSATA p.14.
2. Right click on the HotSwap! icon in the taskbar.
3. Select Scan for hardware changes.
This performs the same action as going into the Device Manager and running a Scan for hardware
changes action. You should now be able to see your device in My Computer.
Disconnecting the eFlash using HotSwap!
To disconnect the eFlash using HotSwap!:
1. Make sure that no data is being transferred to or from the device. The easiest way to determine
that no data is being transferred to or from the device is to check that the blue LED indicator near
the eFlash’s eSATA connection is not blinking.
2. Left click on the HotSwap! icon in the taskbar. A popup menu appears, listing any connected
eSATA devices.
3. Select eFlash from the popup menu. You will receive a message notifying you that it is safe to
hot swap the hardware.
You can configure the way HotSwap! functions by right clicking on the taskbar icon. We recommend
that you leave these configurations in the default settings or that you read the HotSwap! documentation
at the link below before doing so. For more information regarding HotSwap! or to find HotSwap!
support, please visit their website: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaakoon/hotswap/index_enu.htm
Note: HotSwap! is a free application. If you enjoy HotSwap!, you can make a donation at their
website through PayPal.
Connecting and Using Your Kanguru eFlash